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Preston needs a skyline to shout about

4:13pm Monday 7th January 2008

THE real test of a new city and how far its development has come can be done by looking at its skyline.

The steps needed for regeneration

11:25am Friday 16th November 2007

JUST a few short months ago I wrote in this blog that Preston was in desperate need of something to attract visitors.

Go Downtown for leading business lights

1:30pm Tuesday 16th October 2007

Lancashire has much to offer - the county has beautiful countryside, fantastic infrastructure including a mainline railway link and several motorways.

Park and ride to beat traffic chaos

11:43am Monday 24th September 2007

As most people will have noticed, large swathes of Preston have been beset by roadworks during recent months.

Concerns over pedestrian plans

4:33pm Friday 7th September 2007

WHILE I applaud the efforts of Preston City Council to pedestrianise more of the city centre, plans to close major routes are causing concern in the business community.

New business district will inject life into city centre

12:02pm Monday 27th August 2007

A multi million pound project to create a new Central Business District for Preston has moved a step forward this week.

Fond memories of a friend

10:49am Thursday 16th August 2007

Like so many others I was devastated to hear Tony Wilson had died after a brave battle with cancer.

Plea to Catholic church leaders

11:13am Monday 6th August 2007

As a businessman I see it as vitally important that a city pulls in visitors.

Landmarks are essential for Preston

4:26pm Thursday 2nd August 2007

AS a businessman I see it as vitally important that a city pulls in visitors.

Don't let the rain spoil your event

11:48am Tuesday 17th July 2007

The business community in many parts of Lancashire is suffering thanks to the recent unseasonal weather.

Lancashire is a business breeding ground

10:12am Monday 9th July 2007

Downtown Preston In Business recently held its second Sexy Networking event.

Put tourism on the map

9:46am Monday 2nd July 2007

What does Preston offer to tourists?

Big events to boost Preston

10:26am Monday 25th June 2007

Recent discussions with the Preston business community has highlighted the importance of the city's public events.

Long live Booths

4:29pm Monday 18th June 2007

This year Preston-based Booths supermarkets celebrates its 160th anniversary - an incredible milestone for any business.

Business is booming

3:44pm Friday 8th June 2007

I was delighted to read in this week's Citizen that Preston and South Ribble are to benefit from a number of new business developments.

PNE could be fit for city

9:53am Monday 4th June 2007

PRESTON North End could soon become a football team fit for a top city.

Event was one big opportunity

3:52pm Thursday 24th May 2007

THE recent music spectacular - One Big Weekend - proved the power of word of mouth.


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